Procurement Manager Job ID: 419284

Datoms

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

DATOMS, an IoT hardware and software platform company, seeks a proactive Procurement & Supply Chain Engineer in Bengaluru to manage hardware sourcing, vendor onboarding, quality audits and international logistics. You will bridge engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to build a scalable supply chain.

Ideal candidates have 3–6+ years in electronics procurement, strong BOM and demand planning skills, and hands-on ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or SCM with 3–6+ years in electronics procurement or EMS/CM management.
Strong BOM management, planning, and demand forecasting capabilities.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel modeling.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end supply chain operations from PR/PO creation to dispatch.
Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance to align roadmaps and cash flow.
Onboard global suppliers, perform audits and monitor lead times, defects and CAPAs.
Plan demand, production schedules, inventory and risk mitigation across borders.
Drive process improvements with KPIs and regular MIS reporting.

Skills

BOM management

Demand forecasting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

B.Tech / BE in Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering / SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Odoo

Job description

About DATOMS :

DATOMS is an intelligent IoT software and hardware platform that streamlines assetmanagement and operations for global enterprises. We leverage cutting-edge ML, AI, and IoTsolutions to deliver scalable, customized hardware-to-cloud ecosystems. Our hardware andengineering teams build reliable, industrial-grade telemetry devices and gateways that operatein critical environments. We are a team of builders and problem-solvers, and we are looking fora dedicated SCM professional to scale our hardware delivery pipeline.

The Opportunity :

We are looking for a proactive, results-oriented Procurement & Supply Chain Engineer tomanage our hardware supply chain operations end-to-end—from early-stage New ProductIntroduction (NPI) through mass production and final delivery.In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering, manufacturing, and global suppliers.You will be responsible for component sourcing, vendor onboarding, facility quality audits,demand planning, and international logistics. If you thrive in a fast-paced hardware environment,possess sharp negotiation skills, and know how to build a resilient, scalable supply chain, thisrole is for you.

Responsibilities :

1. NPD, NPI & Sourcing Strategy
- NPD & NPI Integration: Collaborate early with R&D and Engineering during New ProductDevelopment (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure design-for-manufacturability, component availability, and target unit costs.
- Global Supplier & CM Onboarding: Identify, evaluate, and onboard global component suppliers, distributors, OEMs, and Contract Manufacturers (CMs / EMS partners).
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strategic, long-term relationships with component manufacturers, semiconductor distributors, and assembly partners.

2. Quality Assurance & Technical Audits
- Facility Audits: Conduct rigorous technical audits of supplier and contract manufacturer facilities to ensure compliance with global quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949 for automotive applications).
- Quality & Performance Monitoring: Monitor vendor performance, lead times, defect rates (PPM), and drive corrective actions (CAPA/8D) alongside the Quality team.

3. End-to-End Operations & Execution
- Full-Cycle SCM Ownership: Manage end-to-end supply chain operations from initial PR/PO creation and raw material procurement to customer dispatch.
- Manufacturing & Logistics Coordination: Ensure smooth handoffs across PCBA assembly, functional circuit testing (FCT), packaging, international customs/logistics, and final dispatch.
- Cross-Border Logistics: Oversee international trade compliance, customs clearance, import/export duty structures, and freight forwarder management.

4. Planning, Risk Mitigation & Process Excellence
- Planning & Optimization: Drive demand forecasting, production scheduling, inventory optimization, and safety stock modeling to ensure 100% material availability without overstocking.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify supply chain bottlenecks, single-source vulnerabilities, and component end-of-life (EOL) risks; develop actionable mitigation strategies and second-sourcing plans.
- Process & Analytics: Develop scalable operational processes, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and produce regular executive MIS reports to drive continuous cost optimization and efficiency.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work daily with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Sales, and Finance to align hardware roadmaps with production schedules, cash flow, and customer fulfillment deadlines.

What You’ll Bring (Required Skills & Qualifications)

Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech / B.E.) in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical,Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.

Experience: 3–6+ years of hands-on experience in electronics procurement, hardwaresupply chain management, or EMS/CM management.

BOM & Planning Expertise: Solid grasp of multi-level BOM management, componentspecifications, production planning, and demand forecasting techniques.

ERP & Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP software systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo) and advanced Excel-based modeling (VBA, pivot tables,dynamic dashboards).

Quality Standards: Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949),supplier auditing methods, and electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, DIP, testing).